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South Carolina - Libertarian Party Candidates 2012

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US House 1, South Carolina

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Keith Warrick Blandford stands for more personal responsibility and smaller government. If elected, he would work to return the Federal Government to its Constitutionally restricted duties and size. He is currently the Vice President/Lead Environmental Scientist for the Warrick Group, responsible for Small Business & Environmental Consulting, and Construction Management. He served in the US Army National Guard (DET 1, HHC1 BN 118 Infantry), attended the Officer’s Candidate School (Palmetto Military Academy) and served in the US Navy Reserves (Information Technician 2nd Class). Prior to that, he attended WSC for Reserve Bootcamp Training Unit, NRAC, where he was responsible for Phase II drill instruction for non-prior-service recruits. He worked for the City of Norfolk as an Environmental Specialist, in the Department of Planning and Bureau of Environmental Services. Keith graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and a Minor in Chemistry and Biology. He currently lives in Sullivan’s Island with his wife and daughter.

State Representative, 8th District, South Carolina

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State Representative, 26th District, South Carolina

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Jeremy C. Walters is a carpenter, a conservative family man, and a citizen just like you. His interest in effecting change started when he realized the dire need for reform in the family court system so that all fit parents have an equal opportunity to get shared custody of their children. As Vice President for SC Coalition 4 Parents and Children, he got very familiar with the process of filing bills, petitioning legislators, and has become a familiar face in Columbia. He has pushed for H4614 a shared custody bill, and as of June 6th, it will become law and go on to the Governor’s desk. Video: Jeremy Walters asks Nikki Haley to support joint custody for Fathers Due to this experience, Jeremy decided to run for State House 26 so he can continue to create a better future for South Carolina. He has ardently been researching Constitutional rights, law, and most recently has been reading “Unleashing Capitalism” a legislative report by the SC Policy Council, a libertarian think tank.

Of the existing obstructionist regulation and taxes in South Carolina Walters says, “It makes my blood boil.” He went on to say, “we should let people conduct business [by eliminating hurdles] so they can prosper.” Recently, Republican Representative “Jake” Knotts called Jeremy a “pit bull” and the right man for the job. He has always had a “Don’t Tread on Me” mentality, and is dedicated to restoring both our economic and personal freedoms.

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